Extended School Year Teachers - Life Skills (Elementary/Middle/High) 5 WEEKS

Chelmsford Schools; Chelmsford (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Chelmsford Public Schools is seeking part-time Extended School Year Life Skills teachers for Elementary, Middle, and High School levels for Summer 2026. Positions based at Center Elementary School and Chelmsford High School from July 6 to August 6, 2026, Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hours/day), with an additional prep day.

Compensation is $40 to $40 per hour. Applicants should hold MA DESE certification in moderate/severe special education (preferred) and be prepared to work all

Qualifications

• MA DESE certification in moderate or severe disability preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Ability to work all 5 weeks (July 6–August 6, 2026).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized ESY instruction in functional reading, written language, math, social, vocational and community skills.
• Monitor progress toward IEP goals and write ESY performance summaries.
• Plan and maintain instruction aligned to students' IEP goals and objectives.
• Facilitate and support paraprofessionals in the classrooms.

Skills

Functional skills instruction

IEP goal alignment

Collaboration with paraprofessionals

Education

MA DESE certification in moderate/severe disability

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Extended School Year Teachers - Life Skills (Elementary/Middle/High) 5 WEEKS

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5593745
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Apr 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Part-time: Summer 2026 Extended School Year Special Education Program - Life Skills Teachers

Teachers needed at Elementary, Middle, and High School levels

Location: Center Elementary School and Chelmsford High School

Dates: July 6 - August 6, 2026

Program is Monday through Thursday (no programming on Fridays)

Program Hours: 7:30 AM to 12:15 PM (4.75 hours/day) 20 days plus 1 prep day before the program starts (4 hrs)

• Qualified candidates will provide specialized instruction in the areas of functional reading, written language, math, social, vocational, and community skills to special education students in order for them to review, practice and maintain previously learned academic skills.
• Monitor student progress to maintain skills from IEP goals and write ESY summaries of performance at the end of the session.
• Plan and maintain a program of instruction individualized to students' IEP goals & objectives.
• Facilitate and support paraprofessionals assigned in the classrooms.
• Position Type: Summer

Salary: $40 to $40 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades
• Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chelmsford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• MA DESE certification as a moderate or severe special education teacher preferred.
• Ability to work all 5 weeks of the program (July 6 - August 6, 2026).
• Note: All positions are contingent upon the number of students enrolled.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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